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Panem Events ([personal profile] etcircenses) wrote in [community profile] thecapitol2014-10-10 08:11 pm

The Crowning Of Clara Murphy

Who| Everyone.
What| The Crowning of Clara Murphy
Where| A refurbished former-medical building within Capitol. 
When| Starting from late afternoon, going into the evening and late night.
Warnings/Notes| Don't forget, peacekeepers are on high alert and will notice any rebellious activity or odd behaviour. 

The theme of the ceremony is corruption and dystopia, with a distinct nod to futuristic aspects and, of course, robots. The room is stark, clean, and foreboding, all done in metallics, crisp whites, and the occasional bit of robotics set up as art. It speaks as an unholy cross between a medical office, a military base, and an extremely well kept prison.

The ceremony is both a chance for Capitolites to have fun and be grateful for the grand and glorious Panem which in no way exemplifies any attributes of dystopia, while also working as a not so subtle reminder to the troublemakers out there of what can happen when things get out of line. Which they surely won't, with all the peacekeepers around.

Tributes are dressed in all manner of thing incorporating chains, rope, caution tape, muzzles, bars and cages, prison stripes, and uniform orange-- all things reminiscent of imprisonment and restriction. Some tributes may be made to look scuffed up, like cartoon-ish depictions of hardened thugs. There are a few references to robotics, and that of evil and corrupt military men and police officers, but all tributes will be marked by some manner of cuff or chain that clearly denotes them as “criminals”.

They’ll also be given a “prison number” that is actually indicative of their district association and an arbitrary letter next to it, for example, someone from district six will have 06 and the first letter of their name. It will be temporarily tattooed somewhere visible on their skin. It can be washed off but it will take more scrubbing than would be done in a single day, let alone a crowning.

The only exceptions to these rules, are those who have been brought to the winner’s table; all those who can be deemed as cyborgs, scientists, and of course, the victor herself. Her throne sits at the head of the table, a robotic contraption that appears almost as though it might encase her. For a crown, Clara has been given one that seems to bear resemblance to a white picket fence, which, when made into a crown, looks far sharper than the idyllic home setting it’s meant to represent.

Avoxes are all dressed as members of the corrupt Detroit military police. The uniforms are naturally given a more sinister edge. None of them are comfortable. All of them are serving “Detriotto” staple foods.

Around the crowning, flat hologram projections of hockey games can be seen. They show the games of a team called “The Rouge Wings” and alternate that with the less spectacular showings of what appears to be a young boy’s hockey team. Commercials fill the times between promoting the work of Capitol’s peacekeepers, showing appreciation for them on an individual level, encouraging obedience in citizens with pleasant clips of peacekeepers speaking to children, and suggesting recruitment in the truly good and noble of Panem. Capitolites may nod along to these as they giggle at the sight of decorative signs, that are most certainly from Clara’s lesser world, about obeying, consuming, and so on, to a less than favourable government. A few posters feature Clara Murphy’s face in four colour palettes, all humorous jabs at dystopia proclaiming; “MOTHER MURPHY IS WATCHING YOU”.

But hockey games are not the only things that can be seen on the projection screens; if tributes take the time to look, they may see their own face projected above in profile and facing forward views like that of mug shots. Though, how the capitol has managed to get these pictures may be entirely a mystery. Besides these mugshots, criminal records are displayed, listing crimes from “lied to their parents” to petty theft to murder. Whether these records are true or not may be up for much debate.

In the mean time, there are plenty of things for party go-ers to do, such as take part in the David For A Day egg and spoon race, in which tributes will all have a chance to dress up (with wigs and matching clothing of all sizes!) as the mysterious David, compete against others, and should they win, be dubbed David For A Day, winning themselves a banner they can wear and a spot at the victor table.

There is also an obstacle course available dubbed the "Clarence Boddicker Memorial Prison Funhouse" designed to look, you guessed it, like a prison. Fun for all ages and demeanours!

For those looking for retreat, there’s a small section cut away from it all, designed to be a pleasant backyard patio setting opened to a starry night sky and small surrounding garden, in stark contrast to the rest of the place. There’s a small area for dancing in, that can really only accommodate one couple at a time, but is nevertheless perfect for a romantic scene. Only two songs play over speakers here, one perfectly fitting, the other a little more jarring. It’s also here that party go-ers can get their picture taken with a life sized ED-209. Many more much smaller ED-209’s can be seen around and within the crowning party. As well as the occasional roomba, which fans of the last arena will surely get a chuckle out of.

As the crowning nears it’s end, those at the victor’s table will be given paintball guns filled up with red paint. They will be ordered to bring the criminals to justice! The criminals being all the other tributes. Those hit with paint will be made to wait within the Memorial Prison Funhouse until all the criminals are apprehended and forced to do their time! No one will be allowed to go back to the tribute tower until all the criminals are caught.
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[personal profile] smarterthanthem 2014-10-11 05:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Clementine is one again predictable on the cuter side of things as far as her outfit goes. The difference this time, as opposed to most of D6's stylists efforts is that she likes this one, even the bandaids pointlessly slapped across her nose and arms. It's cute but also makes her feel like she looks kind of dangerous alongside that.

Maybe that's just the fake TNT talking, and it is fake she checked as soon as she saw it. The Capitol was probably just that crazy.

She see's Dave in his outfit and after a quick look up and down grins, "I like it. You look sharp."
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[personal profile] shenunigans 2014-10-12 08:29 am (UTC)(link)
Unsurprisingly, even in a parade of relatively kinky and adult costumes, Clementine still manages to look fittingly adorable. Her stylists either really love her or really hate her, but that's neither here nor there. He will definitely need to document this for future reference.

"Try not to bump into me then, Powerpuff." He offers in return, reaching out to give her shoulder a nudge before draping his arm around it somewhat awkwardly given their height differences. "Quick, let's immortalise this moment so that these embarrassing outfits can live on through the ages." He raises his camera up to point at them about to take a picture before he hesitates. "Do you know how to duck face?"
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[personal profile] smarterthanthem 2014-10-13 07:21 am (UTC)(link)
"Just for the record if we're doing the Powerpuff girls I'm Buttercup, you can be Bubbles." she says, grinning at actually getting one of the many references Dave spouts off. Clementine had liked that show a lot.

She fits herself in against his side, glad he doesn't have too many uncomfortable chains or buckles to dig into her. "We'll show them to our grandkids one day." is her serious response before demonstrating duck face to Dave, "Like this?"
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[personal profile] shenunigans 2014-10-17 10:41 am (UTC)(link)
"Bubbles? I think you mean Blossom, thanks. It's like you don't even know me at all." He gives her a pointed look, as if he's genuinely offended by her suggestion.

"You mean like our grandkids like.." He points between them and pulls a face, then realises that was a fucking awkward thing to say and rolls his eyes to himself. "Nevermind." He scrutinises her duck face before he shrugs and crouches a little lower so they can both adequately fit in the shot.

"Alright short stuff, let's do this. Say cheese, motherfucker." If Clem makes a duck face, she'll be alone, he's going to blank stare down at the camera as he snaps the shot.
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[personal profile] smarterthanthem 2014-10-17 05:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Clementine snickers. "Only if I can put a bow in your hair."

When he says that Clem looks up at him, staring a little and glad he changes the subject. That was kind of... well it could have been awkward if he finished that question the way she thought he was going to finish it. Right, photo, very important.

To make the shot easier she leans right into him, her head against Dave's shoulder and pulling a duck face as asked, which breaks into a full fledged smile as soon as the photo is taken. "What're you going to do with it?"
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[personal profile] shenunigans 2014-10-18 02:15 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, sure, absolutely not." He's aware of how contrary that answer is and even more aware of how awkward he made things. Even if it was just a brief foray into a weird subject, it's enough to make his dignity shrivel up some in annoyance with himself.

He pulls the camera back toward them, switching around so they can admire the photo. "Yep, sure looks like two nerds." He observes with a nod, passing the camera to Clem so she can inspect it for herself. "I dunno. I thought I'd get it blown up really pick on poster paper so I could stick it around the tower. Y'know. It's either that or sell it." Neither of which he intends to do, of course.
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[personal profile] smarterthanthem 2014-10-20 07:48 pm (UTC)(link)
"Deal then." she agrees.

What a weird thought.

When Clem see's the photo her smile is wide, "I like it." she decides right off the bat. "You have to give me a copy at least." because she knows he's fooling about the other options. It doesn't occur to her just how used she's grown to Dave sometimes, picking up on things with him automatically, not even having to think about them.

Holding the camera up to her eye she looks through the lens at the party, squinting at everyone in their weird costumes. "It'd be like a wanted poster at this party."
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[personal profile] shenunigans 2014-10-29 10:21 am (UTC)(link)
"Listen harder, kid. I said no. No dice. Go put bows in your boyfriend's hair. Unless baldy is the new Steve in which case you might have a hard time with that. Don't come crying to me though." He puts his hands up dismissively before folding them over his chest. She's rolling with the punches too quickly, he needs to up his game a little more every time.

"You have to buy a copy." He corrects with a brow raise. "A successful business man don't make money giving everyone free samples. You can order the book and matching poster sets when I get blingee with it. Thems the breaks."
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[personal profile] smarterthanthem 2014-11-06 09:32 pm (UTC)(link)
"Sorry, I was sure I heard you say yes." she lifts her eyebrows in challenge. "I'd make it a red bow." and then he gets her with the talk of boyfriends and she can easily guess who 'baldy' is standing for. The blush stands out even under her dark skin, "I don't have a boyfriend! Shut up!"

An absolutely mature and well thought out response from Clem, there.

"Well I would buy one but..." she holds up her cuff, which is pretty bling itself. "'fraid I'm poor. You have to give me one out of the goodness of your heart."
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[personal profile] shenunigans 2014-11-13 09:36 am (UTC)(link)
"I did, then I said no literally a second after it. Try to keep up, Cleminem." He ignores the fact that she's picking a colour, even if he does approve of the choice. He's glad that he's managed to pick a topic that seems to utterly distract her from her war path, particularly when her reaction is as hilarious as it is.

"You don't? Shit, they better step their game up." He snaps his fingers in a sassy back and forth to illustrate his point before he turns to look around. "Maybe I should have a talk to Egghead about it. If Joel gives him the stern fatherly talk we might never see him again."
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[personal profile] smarterthanthem 2014-11-17 05:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"Stop con... contra..." damn it, she can't remember what the word is. "Stop saying stuff you don't mean then, Davemont." and sticks her tongue out at him in childish retaliation for him making her embarrass herself like that. Check and mate.

"Erm, egghead?" If there was some clear cut indication she was meant to know who Dave was talking about there Clementine has missed it. The idea of Joel giving a stern fatherly talk to anyone though...
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[personal profile] shenunigans 2014-11-18 02:01 pm (UTC)(link)
"Stop contraception? That's a controversial viewpoint, Clem. I didn't know you were Catholic. It is Catholics, right? Whatever." She probably won't get it anyway, stop wasting your gold on a kid who shouldn't be hearing this sort of thing anyway.

"Nah." Is all she'll get, both for her request and her sassy little tongue jut. What a brat, honestly. "Kids these fucking days, no frigging respect." He mutters, quirking a brow at her. "Aang. Duh. He's bald. His head is an egg and you love it."
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[personal profile] smarterthanthem 2014-11-18 08:02 pm (UTC)(link)
"That's not the word I meant! And I don't even know what you're talking about." There's your confirmation of that fact, Dave. Sometimes she wonders if he just makes stuff up to mess with her. "I'm not Catholic."

Well now she gets it and yep, she's not impressed one bit, even folding her arms as she raises an eyebrow at Dave. She's not blushing, you're blushing. "Oh my God, no I don't. I talked to the kid once, just because we're the same age doesn't mean anything."
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[personal profile] shenunigans 2014-11-25 02:37 pm (UTC)(link)
He opens his mouth to tell her exactly what he's talking about, but takes note of anyone in the general radius who could step in and thinks better of it. "Right, of course." And that's the last he'll say about that.

"Must've been a really good conversation, then. Everyone is wild about it." He eyes a platter of drinks as they pass, considering taking one before thinking better of that too. Is he being a dick? Probably. Time to tone it down. "At least they don't think you're hooking up with literally everybody." His tone is dry, but they can both commiserate on annoying ships that he totally wasn't just teasing her about.
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[personal profile] smarterthanthem 2014-12-04 05:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Clementine huffs, folding her arms across her chest.

"Everyone here is obsessed with dating and kissing stuff, it's so weird. Like there's nothing else to talk about." 'Everyone' by which she means the Capitol citizens, who have their magazines and their talk shows and that's all it ever is, she's not even joking here. "You can't go out with more person than once, they should know that."

It's pretty obvious Capitol. Why no, the concepts of cheating, fuck buddies or polygamy are not in Clem's worldview, thank you.